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https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/coronavirus-outbreak-03-10-20-intl-hnk/index.html"Jeopardy" will stop filming in front of studio audiences due to coronavirus concerns
"Jeopardy," one of the most popular TV game shows in the United States, will stop taping shows in front of a studio audience indefinitely, a source close to the show said.
The decision was made out of "an abundance of caution due" due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, which has infected hundreds in the United States .
CNN reported earlier that "Wheel of Fortune," made a similar decision. Both shows are produced by Sony, and the hosts of each shows are in their 70s and have had health issues in recent months.
"Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak, 73, underwent emergency surgery for an intestinal blockage in November.
"Jeopardy" host Alex Trebek, 79, is battling pancreatic cancer.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has encouraged people over 60 and those with severe chronic medical conditions to "stay at home as much as possible."
underpants
(182,896 posts)JustABozoOnThisBus
(23,369 posts)... due to chemotherapy. It may not be entirely due to coronavirus. Any little bug could be dangerous.
Maybe he'll stop shaking the contestants' hands.
malaise
(269,182 posts)Makes sense
KY_EnviroGuy
(14,494 posts)should it be proven an infected person or persons attended their facility.
I suspect any facility - showplace, store, restaurant, office, etc. known to have had an exposure will have to claw their way back to public confidence.
KY..........
durablend
(7,465 posts)Is Price (is Right), since the show is built on audience participation (no audience = no show). I wonder if they have some contingency in place should it come down to it?
CTyankee
(63,912 posts)and we love Alex Trebec. We plan our dinner around the showing of Jeopardy. It's a fact based program that even Drump can't despoil.
I don't care how you plan to protect Alex and the contestants. It's fine with us! We love you!
panader0
(25,816 posts)A daily habit here. Jeannie and I compete with each other. Lots of fun.
Alex Trebek is great, an inspiration and the best host.